Bertazzoni CEO Paolo Bertazzoni has been inducted into the Kitchen & Bath Industry Hall of Fame by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).
Mr Bertazzoni received the award for his leadership in guiding the family-run company since 1978 and serving as CEO from 1999 to the present.
He is among the few Europeans to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
As CEO, Mr Bertazzoni guided the brand’s expansion into the US market, introducing a distinctive Italian design to the kitchen appliance category for the first time.
Under his leadership, Bertazzoni redefined the high-end kitchen appliance market, with its striking models becoming an iconic statement in kitchen design and paving the way for the adoption of unique colors and finishes across the industry.
For more than 30 years, the NKBA Hall of Fame has honored individuals who embody the spirit of the kitchen and bath industry while contributing to its growth.
The award was presented during the 2025 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards Ceremony, held in Las Vegas.